Civil Engineering MSc
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Civil Engineering MSc at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in biosciences (non-specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of biosciences (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £19500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £14500 - £23500 | £18000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24556 | £30929 | £35939 |
25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £28149 | £23857 - £42071 | £28098 - £51622 |
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Course Description
Are you a civil engineering graduate? Do you want to improve your technical knowledge and enhance your career prospects? Our MSc programme will deepen and broaden your understanding of civil engineering and help you fulfil your professional role in creating, improving and protecting the environment. You’ll obtain advanced analytical skills in the core subject areas of structural analysis, geotechnics and hydraulics applying your knowledge in a range of project settings.
Key features:
- Be inspired by our new £19 million Marine Building, housing the acclaimed COAST laboratory which offers facilities for teaching water and coastal engineering as well as conducting world-class research.
- Explore our core content including advanced structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering analysis.
- Broaden your knowledge - other taught modules include project management and professional practice.
- Undertake a dissertation relating to the range of ongoing civil engineering research in the School of Marine Science and Engineering.
- Recent graduates work in a wide range of consultant, contractor and client organisations, including: Hyder Consulting, Babcock International Group plc, Manhire Associates Consulting Engineers and Maverick Ventures UK Ltd.
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering MSc at Plymouth University
35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
You’ll need a minimum of a lower second-class BEng honours degree (2:2) in civil engineering or an upper second-class BSc honours degree (2:1) in civil engineering.
- If you have considerable professional experience and can evidence an academic ability to undergraduate degree levels you may also be considered.
- If you have overseas qualifications you can check your comparability with the UK equivalent through NARIC, who provide an advisory service.
**English language requirements: **
- If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The level of proficiency that is required can vary with the type of programme for which you are applying.
- The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #27
- #35
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #22
- #201
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #18
- #241
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #35
- #834
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of Plymouth University
About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 91% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £40940 | 200 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng | University of Strathclyde | 100% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26700 | 200 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Civil Engineering and Architecture with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 174 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Environmental and Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 161 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 73% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 119 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Engineering (Civil) MEng (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 | £30000 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Civil Engineering and Architecture with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 81% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £23620 | 174 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Exeter | 68% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £29700 | 171 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 95% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29110 | 155 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Civil and Structural Engineering (with placement year) MEng | University of Bradford | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 113 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
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- 11 July, 2023